Band 6 Trainee High Intensity Therapist

West London NHS Trust · London · £47951.00 to £56863.00 H&F NHS Talking Therapies are offering several places on the London-wide NHS Talking Therapies for trainee Cognitive-Behavioural Therapists. This role will involve working with the adult population. As a Band 6 Trainee High Intensity Therapist, you will have the opportunity to gain training and experience in delivering cognitive behavioural therapy. The post is offered at NHS Band 6 starting salary, plus 20% Inner London weighting. The salary range is £47,951 to £56,863 a year. The programme involves three days working within H&F NHS Talking Therapies and two days of university-based teaching at Royal Holloway University. Trainees will normally work at least two days in the office, including one evening clinic (12pm-8pm, Monday to Thursday), with opportunities to apply their learning in clinical practice. Responsibilities: Work within H&F NHS Talking Therapies, providing cognitive behavioural therapy to adults Participate in university-based teaching at Royal Holloway University Develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Evaluate and put in place the effect of training Manage own caseload and time Write clear reports and letters to referrers Requirements: A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level: nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy, or within a psychological therapy Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Excellent verbal and written communication skills Computer literate Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Benefits: 20% Inner London weighting Opportunities for professional development and growth Supportive line management and a buddy system to meet the needs and maximise the learning experience of each trainee Interview date: 1 December 2026 (via MS Teams)